Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD hour
Chair
Carlo Wan, Partner, Lane Neave
Damages, Penalties and Liquidated Damages
- General principles of damages in contract law
- The penalties doctrine and what you need to consider
- Liquidated damages, their function, why parties use them
- Together with some practical drafting tips
Presented by Mark Allen, Senior Associate, Anthony Harper
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the general principles governing contractual damages and the operation of the penalties doctrine
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Identify the purpose and operation of liquidated damages provisions and apply practical drafting strategies to reduce the risk of enforceability issues
Presenters
Mark Allen, Senior Associate, Anthony HarperMark Allen is a corporate and commercial law specialist who advises on a wide range of transactions for private and public entities, including: mergers and acquisitions, capital raising (private and public), corporate governance, procurement, outsourcing as well as general corporate and commercial advisory matters. With over 18 years’ experience from working in multiple jurisdictions in leading national and international law firms across New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia, Mark specialises in drafting and negotiating complex, high-value commercial contracts. He provides tailored, client-focused advice that is pragmatic and commercially astute. Mark’s clients come from a diverse range of industry sectors including tech, infrastructure, finance, insurance, utilities, medical technology and ICT. Mark brings a progressive and innovative approach to his commercial practice. This includes the development of automated legal solutions to help clients streamline commercial contracts to improve efficiency and mitigate risk.
Carlo Wan, Partner, Lane Neave
Carlo specialises in all aspects of financial services, financial markets and regulatory matters. He also provides advice on all aspects of corporate law ranging from mergers and acquisitions, corporate structuring, commercial contracts and investment funds. Carlo’s clients include internationally listed and unlisted corporates, Chinese state-owned entities, financial institutions, security brokerages and international consumer brands.
